“That’s right. As children, they struggled to read even simple words and, based on some other clues as well, most experts now believe that they had dyslexia. But, of course, we know their struggles weren’t because they were stupid. It’s just that their minds worked differently. And thank goodness they did, because otherwise we may not have telephones or lightbulbs or stunning works of art.” He smiles. “Oh. And we wouldn’t have Mickey Mouse.” He is quiet for a while. I think he’s letting it sink in. “So, then . . . for your homework, I have an extra- credit assignment.” He turns on the smart
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